"The woman was transported for medical care. Denver police and Denver Zoo are talking to guests to determine what happened," the statement continued.

Initial news reports stated that the woman, who was not identified, had been shocked after she attempted to sit on the electrical fence around the elephant enclosure; however that report was later disputed by Denver Police.

According to 9News.com, the 10-acre Toyota Elephant Passage exhibit was designed to house up to eight Asian bull elephants. The enclosure also reportedly houses one-horned rhinoceros, clouded leopards, Malayan tapirs, fishing cats, small-clawed otters and flying foxes in other areas separated by gated passageways.